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Patitas de pollo guisadas

Cultural Context

Originating from the heart of Salvadoran cuisine, patitas de pollo guisadas showcases the resourcefulness of traditional cooking. Chicken feet, often considered a delicacy, are simmered in a flavorful broth with vegetables and spices, creating a rich, hearty dish. This stew is a staple in many Salvadoran households, often served with rice or tortillas, and reflects the cultural significance of using every part of the animal in cooking. Today, variations exist across Latin America, with each region adding its unique twist to this comforting dish.

SalvadoranSVmain
75 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 pounds chicken feet
4.5 cups water
6 tomatoes
1/4 onion
1/2 green bell pepper
1 tablespoon tomato chicken bouillon
1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons relajo powder
salt to taste
cilantro to taste

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth maintains flavor while being lower in fat.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with a different flavor profile.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a fresh taste as a substitute.

1

Boil water in a large pot.

2

Add 3 pounds of chicken feet to the boiling water.

3

Let the chicken feet boil to release their first water, then drain it.

4

Add salt to the boiling water for flavor.

5

Prepare 4.5 cups of water and 6 tomatoes for the sauce.

6

Chop 1/4 onion and 1/2 green bell pepper to add to the sauce.

7

Add the chopped vegetables and spices into a blender with the tomatoes.

8

Blend until smooth to create the sauce.

9

Strain the sauce to remove any solids.

10

Add the strained sauce back into the pot with the chicken feet.

11

Let the chicken feet simmer until tender, adding more water if necessary.

12

Adjust seasoning with salt to taste as needed.

13

Add additional vegetables like potatoes or chayote if desired.

14

Cook until the chicken feet are tender and the flavors meld together.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large potblenderstrainer

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chicken Feet StewGuiso de Patitas de Pollo

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